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The aim of this module is to provide you with a further understanding of the basic concepts of fluid dynamics associated with flow of incompressible (constant density) fluids with both viscosity and inertia. You will learn to translate a physical problem into an appropriate mathematical system. Furthermore, you will learn about the many important applications of fluid dynamics in different branches of science and why solutions of fluid dynamics for many real physical problems cannot be obtained. This module deals with the flow of incompressible fluids with both viscosity and inertia. The governing equations - the Navier-Stokes equations - admit an incredible variety of solutions, some of which will be presented. Topics covered will include some exact solutions of the NS equation in a variety of coordinate systems, together with similarity solutions and an introduction to boundary layer theory. This module leads on to a number of other modules in stages 3 and 4, for example MTHM019 Fluid Dynamics of Atmospheres and Oceans. Prerequisite module: MTH2003 Differential Equations & MTH2004 Vector Calculus & Applications, or equivalent

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